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February 2017

Thank you to all the entered the Spring Art Salon, the winners were announced today. We have so many talented students, if you didn't enter this year plan on entering next year! A huge Thank You to our PTO that organized and held the art show.

Our FCCLA club at Mapleton Junior High participated in Valentines for Veterans. Chris Stewart, Congressman for Utah, sponsored Valentines for Veterans. Our students had a great time making personalized valentines cards to send up to Salt Lake City. The cards were given to veterans in the Salt Lake area. Our club enjoys participating in service projects!

MJHS had a number of students participate in the Nebo District Science Fair this past week. Pictured here are the students whose projects won at the District Fair. These students will advance to the Central Utah STEM Fair at BYU next month. Congratulations to these future scientists!

Brooke Johnston is an exceptional, seasoned teacher. She is well-organized, well-planned and has great classroom management. Having been a substitute in her classroom many times last year, I can tell you of the respect her students have for her. I can also tell you, first hand, how structured her classroom is. There are routines in place that allow for smooth transitions, student-tracked good behavior, and a safe learning environment. Her students know what is expected of them behaviorally and academically.

Whether in the classroom or not, Brooke shows great professionalism. Her students know she cares about them and their success in her class. She is never degrading, in public or private, of even the most challenging students. She also communicates with parents and students regularly and effectively and has great follow-through.

Brooke has a passion for teaching English. Her students feel this passion as she teaches. Even the self-proclaimed English-hater can learn, feel successful, and even “like” her class. Students feel her enthusiasm, know she is flexible, fair and fun, and want to perform well for her.

Brooke is very deserving of “The Spirit of the Mustang” award. She is respected by both her students and her peers. She excels at what she does and she builds and lifts all in her path. Mapleton Junior High is a better school because she teaches here.

Last night the MJHS boys basketball team won the District Championship game against Salem Jr. High. They had a great season and worked hard. Thank you Coach Schaffer and Coach Naulu for coaching and working with the boys. The team: Thomas Eaton, Todd Williams, Landon Haslem, Ammon Hess, Dan Zabriske, Spencer McConnell, Jonathon Holman, Carter Beck, Brayden Christensen, Trey Hughes, Corbyn Anderson, Porter Eason.

We have two MJHS students Kaylee Anderson and Cameron Green who competed on the Springville High School Swim Team this year. SHS took 2nd in Region last weekend. They both have had a great season, Kaylee competed in the 50 & 100 free and swam her personal best times. Cameron will be swimming for the boys team this weekend at the State Meet at BYU. He is ranked in the top 6 and will swim in 4 events. Congratulations on a great season!